US Immigration forums hosted by the Law offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC for the community. We take no responsibility for the information presented here.US Immigration, Immigration to USA, Best US immigration forum, Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration lawyer, attorneyThu, 21 Mar 2019 18:03:52 +0000Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:03:52 +0000US Immigration forums hosted by the Law offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC for the community. We take no responsibility for the information presented here.https://forums.immigration.com/
How priority date is determinedThu, 21 Mar 2019 18:00:09 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/how-priority-date-is-determined.340382/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/how-priority-date-is-determined.340382/invalid@example.com (mkonica)mkonicaHi to all,

I have my mother and my brother US citizen.

One of them can file I-130 form for me for the green card.

I am not sure which is better to apply, my mother or my brother.

How the priority date is determined?

If one of them apply next month for me which can be priority date?

Does exist a priority date calculator?

Thank a lot in advance.

Mimo]]>11DV 2019 AOS OnlyThu, 21 Mar 2019 17:16:24 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-aos-only.337772/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-aos-only.337772/invalid@example.com (Sm1smom)Sm1smomCongratulations on your selection for DV 2019. This Thread is intended for selectees currently based in the US who wish to proceed with their selection by processing AOS (Adjustment of Status).

The AOS process may initially seem complicated and confusing; and you probably have a gazillion questions to ask. But before you start doing so, please take some time to go through the AOS Process Spreadsheet (link below). It has a step by step guide on DV based AOS process. If you have...

Please share updates/Timeline who've just filed in 2018.]]>123Does she need to take English/civic test again at different field office?Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:43:51 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/does-she-need-to-take-english-civic-test-again-at-different-field-office.340383/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/does-she-need-to-take-english-civic-test-again-at-different-field-office.340383/invalid@example.com (curiousv)curiousvFamily member went for interview at scheduled time and date at Mt Laurel NJ.

She passed civic/English test but she was not recommended because officer had concerns about residency.

He gave N652 ..i.e. not recommended.

Today we noticed in her ELIS/online account that says interview de-scheduled ..it does not say any reason why but says we are sorry for inconvenience.

There is another thing in her account that says we have transferred your case to another field-office for review...

Does she need to take English/civic test again at different field office?]]>2DV 2019 Ghana SelecteesThu, 21 Mar 2019 15:37:04 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-ghana-selectees.337960/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-ghana-selectees.337960/invalid@example.com (Frank Boakye)Frank BoakyePage for Ghanaian selected for DV 2019.
Let's share our issues challenges and support one another for successful GC application process]]>425Waiting Asylum decisionThu, 21 Mar 2019 15:35:59 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/waiting-asylum-decision.296692/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/waiting-asylum-decision.296692/invalid@example.com (LadyLee)LadyLeeHello everyone,
I have been waiting the asylum decision for about two months. It's been really hard for me and my family. Struggling with finances, and dealing with depression.
Im trying to keep myself busy preparing my CV, cover letters, and looking for jobs, but I cant apply since I still dont have the EAD, and have NO idea if I will be approved soon. I have to wait until the end of November to send uscis the I-765 form, and as far as I know, it could take about a month for them to...

Waiting Asylum decision]]>1516US Immigrant Visa validity is calculated from the date of visa issue or from the date of medical exam?Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:51:20 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/us-immigrant-visa-validity-is-calculated-from-the-date-of-visa-issue-or-from-the-date-of-medical-exam.340365/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/us-immigrant-visa-validity-is-calculated-from-the-date-of-visa-issue-or-from-the-date-of-medical-exam.340365/invalid@example.com (Syed Akram)Syed AkramI would like to brief a bit. My interview happened on 3rd Jan 2019 and i got a blue form says temporary refusal from consular section saying to submit more documents.

On the bottom of the form it is written “ The validity of visa is limited to the validity of the medical exam which will not exceed six months”
So my medical was done on 8th Dec 2018. So when i submit the further documents requested by consular section and hopefully visa got approved. My question is

The validity of...

US Immigrant Visa validity is calculated from the date of visa issue or from the date of medical exam?]]>13got intent to revoke status to old petition which was expiredThu, 21 Mar 2019 13:47:16 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/got-intent-to-revoke-status-to-old-petition-which-was-expired.340154/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/got-intent-to-revoke-status-to-old-petition-which-was-expired.340154/invalid@example.com (Gopi R)Gopi RHi Rajiv sir,
am on H1B visa currenlty.
My H1B visa [EAC 23****] expired on Oct 8th,2018 and filed extension [same employer - LIN4****1] its got approved for 3 years(till 2021).
last month(Jan 2019) i got "intent to revoke" to my old petition which was expired on Oct 2018.
questions:
if USCIS sent the revocation notice to my old petition , will there be any issues to my new petition which is valid for 3 years?]]>17Asylum Filers - After 1 Year DeadlineThu, 21 Mar 2019 02:17:21 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/asylum-filers-after-1-year-deadline.340298/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/asylum-filers-after-1-year-deadline.340298/invalid@example.com (BetterWorld)BetterWorldFor people who filed after 1 year Asylum filing deadline. Please share your Timelines, experiences and challenges]]>24The "been there done that" thread: life in the US after DVWed, 20 Mar 2019 23:40:26 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/the-been-there-done-that-thread-life-in-the-us-after-dv.323061/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/the-been-there-done-that-thread-life-in-the-us-after-dv.323061/invalid@example.com (SusieQQQ)SusieQQQMaybe mods can make this sticky. I think it'll be worthwhile- it's always interesting to see the progress other people have made when you are on a similar path. The idea is to add links to blogs etc here rather than fill this thread with posts. The ones below are the ones I am aware of/can remember ... Apologies if I forgot anyone but please add on.

The "been there done that" thread: life in the US after DV]]>478Boston asylum interview decisionWed, 20 Mar 2019 23:23:46 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/boston-asylum-interview-decision.340384/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/boston-asylum-interview-decision.340384/invalid@example.com (Ayylee)AyyleeHi All,

I Was interviews 6 months ago at Bostom asylum office. I have not heard anything yet. Tried contacting the asylum office a few times all I get it “under a routine review by the asylum officer”.

If anyone has a pending interview decision please kindly share your timeline. I applied in 2014 and still waiting which is frustrating.]]>0Chicago interview decisions.Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:40:57 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/chicago-interview-decisions.337591/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/chicago-interview-decisions.337591/invalid@example.com (miki0007)miki0007Any updates from Chicago office?
Had my interview in October 2017 and didn't get the decision yet, it been almost 6 months.
How long did you wait for it?
Thanks.]]>21Asylum case referred to immigration judgeWed, 20 Mar 2019 20:31:02 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/asylum-case-referred-to-immigration-judge.195110/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/asylum-case-referred-to-immigration-judge.195110/invalid@example.com (Setpepsi)SetpepsiPlease help me someone. I went get my result for ayslum today and my case was referred to the court because I did not file in one year of being in the US. I now have to proof to the judge why I didnt and I am afraid. I have no idea how this will go and how long the interview usually takes and am I likely to be approved?]]>24DV 2019 Oceania SelecteesWed, 20 Mar 2019 19:50:02 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-oceania-selectees.337771/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-oceania-selectees.337771/invalid@example.com (Mijoro)MijoroA place for Oceania Selectees to talk about the process, support each other and laugh.]]>895Still waiting for my asylum decisionWed, 20 Mar 2019 19:20:01 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/still-waiting-for-my-asylum-decision.336297/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/still-waiting-for-my-asylum-decision.336297/invalid@example.com (PAitent1)PAitent1Hi all,
I have discovered this forum recently and it has been of a good help for me. I applied for asylum in March 2013 and interviewed in late August 2016. Still,I have not received a decision yet. I'm in status but, I have been waiting for more than 8 months. I tried to email the Asylum office with no luck , however, last months I have received a general generated response that my case is pending a final decision. What do you think I can do next.
Thanks in advance]]>75No visa printed since January in MoroccoWed, 20 Mar 2019 19:03:11 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/no-visa-printed-since-january-in-morocco.340378/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/no-visa-printed-since-january-in-morocco.340378/invalid@example.com (Malih)MalihHi everyone..

I'm from Morocco and my case is AF13XXX, I have passed the interview two weeks ago, but when I check the visa on ceac website, the is always administrative processing, the consulate said that my visa is approved..

One other problem, is all those who have been passed the interview in February and have ISSUED when they checked their visa, but until now no one have received his passport.

The last visa printed was in January.

Any idea please??]]>1I-130 approved after 2 years of marriageWed, 20 Mar 2019 18:00:01 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/i-130-approved-after-2-years-of-marriage.340380/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/i-130-approved-after-2-years-of-marriage.340380/invalid@example.com (mobbdeep1990)mobbdeep1990Hey guys, i just got my I-130 approved , i have been married for more than two years now since September 2016 i went for my first interview in june 2017 and the second one January of this year 2019 after which i got approved this march . , do i qualify for the 10 years permanent resident or the two years?? Can someone help me clarify this?
Thanks]]>1Thread OPEN to Post Questions for April 11, 2019 Conference CallWed, 20 Mar 2019 16:47:07 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/thread-open-to-post-questions-for-april-11-2019-conference-call.340273/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/thread-open-to-post-questions-for-april-11-2019-conference-call.340273/invalid@example.com (DEEPAMENON)DEEPAMENONRajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration Attorney, hosts a Free Community Conference Call for all of you, every other Thursday at 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time to answer US immigration related questions, Dial in No: (202)800-8394. Everyone, whether or not a member of discussion forums, is welcome to call in and ask questions or just listen live or listen to the recording for the call posted at the end of the day. Note that we answer posted questions and follow-ups first....

Thread OPEN to Post Questions for April 11, 2019 Conference Call]]>8DV 2019 Kenyan SelecteesWed, 20 Mar 2019 16:11:08 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-kenyan-selectees.337700/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-kenyan-selectees.337700/invalid@example.com (Mushy_hot)Mushy_hotLet see how many can make it to DV 2019]]>156How to Obtain PCC of USA while in India for migrating to AustraliaWed, 20 Mar 2019 04:44:45 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/how-to-obtain-pcc-of-usa-while-in-india-for-migrating-to-australia.224137/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/how-to-obtain-pcc-of-usa-while-in-india-for-migrating-to-australia.224137/invalid@example.com (MoveToAustralia)MoveToAustraliaHello,

I am currently in India and I am an Indian citizen. I lived in USA for 8 years and I came back after I got laid off. I am now planning to apply for Australian Immigration from India. I need to provide Police Clearance Certificate. How do I get the Police Clearance Certificate from USA while I am in India. Also, Do I need to get FBI report as well. Any help is greatly appreciated.